Rosie O’Donnell on Good Morning America
Rosie O’Donnell appeared on Good Morning America this morning in support of her new book Crafty U, which is a book of crafts for families to do together.
Diane Sawyer asked her about The View and whether she has any regrets. Rosie said that it was a trial period, to see if she could back in the big wave of fame and she almost made it to the end. Diane asked if her if she is more in control now, which I thought was a strange question, as though she is so volatile all the time. Rosie said that things might get heated if they talk about the current political situation. She said that things were different when she had her own show because she had no one to give a countering viewpoint and she was the boss of everyone. She joked, “which, frankly, for me works well.”
Rosie said that she occasionally watches The View, and will watch the clips on YouTube when something big happens. She e-mailed Elisabeth Hasselbeck after she had her baby, but Elisabeth doesn’t email back often, but does so occasionally. Rosie said that Elisabeth is young and her world is much more black and white. Rosie said that things will be different when she, like Rosie, has gray hair all over.
As she has repeated several times on her blog, Rosie said that she supports both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. She said that they need to “put down their own egos” and work together to save democracy, adding they would be a dream ticket.
Rosie said that she would never do Dancing with the Stars. She said that she is fatter than Marie Osmond and more out of shape and yet Marie passed out. Rosie added that she has one tap routine in her upcoming show No No Nanette and that has taken her three months of training.
She also addressed some media stories, stating that she read that she is a raging alcoholic, just because she stopped drinking beer. She did it because it was too many calories and their is diabetes history in her family. She still has a margarita when she goes out for Mexican food, but just doesn’t have nightly beers.
Diane asked her about Britney Spears and Rosie said that she needs love and positivity. Rosie said that if America needs a face of mental illness, it should be her and not Britney, because she is so young and didn’t have a childhood. Rosie thinks that she (Rosie) is bipolar, but that her therapist won’t tell you that she is bipolar unless she is strong enough to handle it.
When asked what she would say to young Rosie who started out in show business 30 years ago, Rosie said, “It’s gonna come true like you dream, but it’s not gonna feel like you think.” She said that celebrity and fame does not feel like what she imagined growing up.
She also talked about how her family doesn’t watch television because the school they go to does not allow it. She said that it has changed the family for the better. She admitted that it was difficult at beginning, because Parker was resistant because he was used to watching a lot of television. The children also have no computer access in the home.
At the end of the segment, Rosie said, “That was much easier than that promo made it look.” She said that she saw the promo last night and had a panic attack.
She came back on the show later for a craft segment, featuring the GMA hosts. Rosie made fun of them because they all used rubber gloves even though they were only working with yarn and Elmer’s glue. Diane Sawyer messed hers up and Rosie joked that if you are beautiful like Diane you never have to learn to be crafty. The first project was a bowl, but Rosie suggested to Robin Roberts that she could wear it as a hat instead of her wig, so she did. It was a really funny segment and you can see the video here at the ABC website. (Thanks to maryellen for the link).
The View, Rosie O’Donnell, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Good Morning America
April 8th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Thanks for the heads up, Winnie.
Winnie, was her appearance more in the beginning, middle, or towards the end of the show?
April 8th, 2008 at 7:22 am
The interview was in the first hour (I think about half past?) and the craft part was toward the beginning of the second hour.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:33 am
FROM RECAP: Rosie said that Elisabeth is young and her world is much more black and white. Rosie said that things will be different when she, like Rosie, has gray hair all over.
RESPONSE: I agree with Rosie. I don’t think EH has a black heart. She is a strong, passionate, competent person (all good things) with lack of experience (like a lot of young, privileged people).
April 8th, 2008 at 7:34 am
I miss Rosie being on TV all the time. If she is diagnosed with bipolar, what an inspiration to people who have disorders. She is still so successful.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:36 am
PRIOR POST: if she is diagnosed with bipolar, what an inspiration to people who have disorders.
RESPONSE: She joins some great company wtih Patty Duke (whom I adore) and Jane Pauley (whom I also adore). It’s good that these people talk about it. I believe that many creative gifts are correlated with bipolar syndrome.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Winnie McCarthy Says:
“The interview was in the first hour (I think about half past?) and the craft part was toward the beginning of the second hour.”
Thank so much Winnie!~
April 8th, 2008 at 7:50 am
[...] America has made it online. It is below for those of you who missed it. You can also read my recap of Rosie O’Donnell’s appearance on GMA here. The video is only the interview segment. I will post the video of the craft segment if it becomes [...]
April 8th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Thank you, Winnie. That was fun tho kind of sad to watch. I miss Rosie and wish she had her own show, crafts or politics or anything.
Rosie is VERY generous (too much, IMO) in her assessment of Elisabeth (”oh, she’s just young, that’s all”) & optimistic if she assumes E will mellow with age. As E herself has said, some people get more set in their ways as they get older. I don’t know if she is black hearted or not. But her angry close mindedness that we’ve seen on the show many times (like yesterday, when SS & WG tried to compare Rev. Wright to MLK Jr.) suggests someone who sometimes has a very cold, hard heart, and a very small mind.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I also think Elisabeth has had the benefit of a LOT of experience most people do not get: she’s become a celebrity and has gotten to interview a lot of newsmakers, maybe the future president, gets to spout her poorly informed opinions on TV, has gone to the White House, been a speaker at the Republican convention, etc. (And all of this without any training, experience, paying any dues at all.) She wasn’t a child star who got thrust into show biz against her will. She has made her choices all by herself, and that includes choosing to not let all these interesting experiences and people she’s met open her mind a least a crack.
April 8th, 2008 at 10:04 am
I have 2 observations:
I think Robin looks fabulous without the wig
and
(agreeing with maryellen) Rosie needs her own show.
I think I will try the ballon/string/bowl project with the kids this weekend.
April 8th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Stacee: If you do try that craft, let me know how it goes! And I agree that Robin looked great without the wig. I was disappointed to see she put it back on later in the show.
April 8th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I did get to see both the interview and the craft segments.
I thought Rosie did well in both, and I really enjoyed the craft segment. It was good to see her.
Rosie is a very compassionate person, with a great sense of humor.
I never really thought of Rosie as “out of control”, just VERY passionate about her political beliefs.
I know she will be on Martha Steward, but I don’t get that channel.
I would LOVE to see Rosie have her own show again.
I agree with Rosie, and Laserjet concerning Elisabeth. She is passionate about her beliefs as well. I feel that some of her black and white issues will change, even if slightly, as she gets older and experiences more life.
April 8th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
sorry LaJet,
April 8th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
PRIOR POST: I also think Elisabeth has had the benefit of a LOT of experience most people do not get: she’s become a celebrity and has gotten to interview a lot of newsmakers, maybe the future president, gets to spout her poorly informed opinions on TV, has gone to the White House, been a speaker at the Republican convention, etc. (And all of this without any training, experience, paying any dues at all.)
RESPONSE: And therein lies the problem. Leading a charmed life can be fun and comfortable (and in some cases very profitable), but it doesn’t lead to greater maturity, perspective or wisdom. It’s the experiences that lead to perspective and maturity that EH seems to lack.
April 9th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Absolutely agree 100% with Lajet! Where do you get in line for unique experiences? I’d even learn something from them!